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| AISI illustrates updates to cold-formed steel structures specification |
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The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a document providing a set of 22 design examples to illustrate updated provisions included in the specification, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structures, Supplement 3 to AISI S100-16 (Reaffirmed 2020).
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| Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades |
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As an alternative to removing and replacing the original masonry—an approach that can negatively impact structural integrity—project teams and architects are encouraged to design an insulated facade layer with vapor barrier, creating a new enclosure that is watertight and energy efficient, and possibly more attractive.
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| Reducing slips and falls with smarter flooring and surface selections |
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In 2020, general falls were the leading cause of preventable injuries and the tragic cause of more than 42,000 preventable deaths, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).1 By understanding the role design and flooring materials play in these preventable events, specifiers can improve safety.
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DISCUSSIONS OF THE WEEK |
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| Phenolic and vacuum-sealed insulation |
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Does anyone have experience with phenolic and/or vacuum-sealed insulation, like the Kingspan products attached? Wondering if they are prevalent enough to warrant expanding our master specifications to include these types of insulation.
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| Warranties for items in use during construction |
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What has been people’s experience with getting the expected warranties from day of Substantial Completion (SC) for items that the contractor is allowed to use during construction? This might include, but is certainly not limited to, items such as permanent lighting fixtures, HVAC systems, and more. Should we account for this in our spec language? Or is this a “means & methods” issue that the contractor has to resolve on their own? Thoughts?
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